St Marys Area Senior High School

Summary:

St Marys Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 609 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Ridgway Area School District. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average, and maintains high graduation rates while keeping dropout rates low.

St Marys Area Senior High School stands out for its academic achievements, with 52.2% proficiency in Algebra I, 66.4% in Biology, and 75.4% in Literature on the 2022-2023 Keystone Exams, all significantly above the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 89.4% to 92.2% in recent years, outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 2.8% in the past five years, which are lower than the state average. These metrics suggest the school is providing a quality education to its predominantly White student population, of which a high percentage are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Johnsonburg Area High School, Cameron County Junior/Senior High School, and Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School, St Marys Area Senior High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school's relatively high spending per student of $14,702 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is above the state average, may contribute to its academic success and support for its low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 977 S Saint Marys Rd
       Saint Marys, PA  15857-2832


(814) 834-7831

District: Saint Marys Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,702 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Marys Area Senior High School ranks better than 84.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of St Marys Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Marys Area Senior High School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Marys Area Senior High School is $14,702.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

St Marys Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Marys Area Senior High School 103rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See St Marys Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Saint Marys Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Marys Area School District 349th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Marys Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at St Marys Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.33 312th 583 46.5%
2004 39.13 424th 590 28.1%
2005 43.12 413th 593 30.4%
2006 39.08 453rd 604 25.0%
2007 73.84 135th 615 78.0%
2008 77.87 104th 621 83.3%
2009 72.18 164th 632 74.1%
2010 73.99 146th 649 77.5%
2011 59.06 330th 660 50.0%
2012 71.17 194th 664 70.8%
2013 30.34 486th 591 17.8%
2014 73.12 133rd 580 77.1%
2015 71.73 205th 680 69.9%
2016 61.28 343rd 677 49.3%
2017 55.84 378th 663 43.0%
2018 62.64 331st 673 50.8%
2019 65.06 297th 693 57.1%
2021 70.01 182nd 537 66.1%
2022 48.87 395th 634 37.7%
2023 81.32 103rd 674 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Marys Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.75 62nd 652 90.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at St Marys Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.73 272nd 502 45.8%
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Rank History for White students at St Marys Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.81 145th 577 74.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for St Marys Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1037 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
1989 935 3 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 945
1990 898 4 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 912
1991 856 3 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 868
1992 807 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 732 1 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1994 757 1 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 768
1995 807 0 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1996 807 0 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1997 828 2 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 819 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1999 858 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 866
2000 841 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2001 901 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 909
2002 865 1 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2003 865 1 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2004 873 1 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 889
2005 888 1 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 902
2006 949 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2007 882 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2008 823 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 2 837
2009 821 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 1 829
2010 771 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2011 730 1 0 8 2 2 11 0 754
2012 693 1 1 11 0 1 11 0 718
2013 696 0 0 11 1 1 10 0 719
2014 657 2 1 9 0 1 12 0 682
2015 664 2 3 8 0 0 14 0 691
2016 675 2 1 6 1 0 13 0 698
2017 658 2 1 6 1 1 14 0 683
2018 688 1 1 7 1 0 9 0 707
2019 647 0 0 7 1 0 7 0 662
2020 645 0 1 9 0 0 9 0 664
2021 615 2 1 10 0 0 15 0 643
2022 601 1 1 10 0 0 17 0 630
2023 585 0 2 8 0 0 14 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Marys Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1044 61.9 16.8 n/a
1989 945 55.0 17.1 n/a
1990 912 49.5 18.4 0
1991 868 47.5 18.2 n/a
1992 821 54.0 15.2 n/a
1993 741 51.5 14.4 n/a
1994 768 48.5 15.8 n/a
1995 817 53.5 15.3 n/a
1996 817 53.5 15.3 n/a
1997 840 53.5 15.7 n/a
1998 827 53.0 15.6 n/a
1999 866 50.5 17.1 n/a
2000 853 52.5 16.2 14.4
2001 909 53.5 17.0 13.8
2002 880 50.8 17.3 12.5
2003 880 50.8 17.3 12.5
2004 889 52.2 17.0 12.3
2005 902 53.3 16.9 12.2
2006 957 53.3 18.0 18.4
2007 894 51.4 17.4 18.3
2008 837 49.5 16.9 20.2
2009 829 49.2 16.8 23.7
2010 781 51.3 15.2 26.6
2011 754 50.6 14.9 29.7
2012 718 47.6 15.0 22.7
2013 719 46.6 15.4 29.9
2014 682 44.4 15.3 29.8
2015 691 44.0 15.7 29.7
2016 698 42.0 16.6 27.7
2017 683 44.6 15.3 28.3
2018 707 44.4 15.9 33.5
2019 662 45.1 14.6 32.2
2020 664 44.1 15.0 35.5
2021 643 48.4 13.2 40.1
2022 630 44.7 14.0 42.2
2023 609 44.3 13.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Marys Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1044 61.9 16.8 n/a
1989 945 55.0 17.1 n/a
1990 912 49.5 18.4 0
1991 868 47.5 18.2 n/a
1992 821 54.0 15.2 n/a
1993 741 51.5 14.4 n/a
1994 768 48.5 15.8 n/a
1995 817 53.5 15.3 n/a
1996 817 53.5 15.3 n/a
1997 840 53.5 15.7 n/a
1998 827 53.0 15.6 n/a
1999 866 50.5 17.1 n/a
2000 853 52.5 16.2 14.4
2001 909 53.5 17.0 13.8
2002 880 50.8 17.3 12.5
2003 880 50.8 17.3 12.5
2004 889 52.2 17.0 12.3
2005 902 53.3 16.9 12.2
2006 957 53.3 18.0 18.4
2007 894 51.4 17.4 18.3
2008 837 49.5 16.9 20.2
2009 829 49.2 16.8 23.7
2010 781 51.3 15.2 26.6
2011 754 50.6 14.9 29.7
2012 718 47.6 15.0 22.7
2013 719 46.6 15.4 29.9
2014 682 44.4 15.3 29.8
2015 691 44.0 15.7 29.7
2016 698 42.0 16.6 27.7
2017 683 44.6 15.3 28.3
2018 707 44.4 15.9 33.5
2019 662 45.1 14.6 32.2
2020 664 44.1 15.0 35.5
2021 643 48.4 13.2 40.1
2022 630 44.7 14.0 42.2
2023 609 44.3 13.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Marys Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $249 (1.9%) $13,029 (98.1%) $13,278
2020 $229 (1.7%) $12,944 (98.3%) $13,173
2021 $898 (6.3%) $13,410 (93.7%) $14,308
2022 $723 (4.9%) $13,979 (95.1%) $14,702

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Marys Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 297th of 693 High schoolsRanks 103rd of 674 High schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (St Marys Area Senior High School)73.452.2
 21.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (St Marys Area Senior High School)61.766.4
 4.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (St Marys Area Senior High School)76.475.4
 1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students662609
 8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White647585
 9.6%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%100%
 67.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St Marys Area Senior High School

Students at St Marys Area Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended St Marys Area Senior High School.

St Marys Area Senior High School ranks 103rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

St Marys Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fox Township Elementary School
Elementary : South St Marys Street Elementary School
Middle : St Marys Area Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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